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Françoise David
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| Member of the National Assembly for Gouin |
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| In office September 4, 2012 – January 19, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Nicolas Girard |
| Succeeded by | Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois |
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| Born | January 13, 1948 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Political party | Québec solidaire |
| Spouse | François Larose |
| Parents | Paul David Nellie Maillard |
| Relatives | Pierre David (brother) Thérèse David (sister) Anne-Marie David (sister) Hélène David (sister) Charles-Philippe David (brother) |
| Alma mater | Université de Montréal |
| Profession | Community organizer |
Françoise David CQ (born January 13, 1948) is a well-known Canadian politician. She was a leader for Québec solidaire, a political party in Quebec, Canada. This party focuses on ideas like social fairness, women's rights, and Quebec becoming an independent country.
Françoise David was elected to the National Assembly of Quebec (like a provincial parliament) for the area of Gouin. She won elections in 2012 and again in 2014. She also wrote a book called Bien commun recherché – une option citoyenne. This book talks about important ideas like the "common good," social justice, protecting the environment, and making the economy fair for everyone. Françoise David retired from politics on January 19, 2017, because of her health.
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Françoise David's Life and Work
Early Career and Women's Rights
Françoise David started her career helping people in the community. In 1987, she became a coordinator for a group of women's centers in Quebec. Seven years later, she became the president of the Fédération des femmes du Québec (FFQ). This organization works to support women.
As president of the FFQ from 1994 to 2001, she made sure that important issues for women were discussed. These issues included poverty and violence against women. She worked hard to keep these topics in the public eye across Canada.
Family Background
Françoise David comes from a family with a history in public service. Her father, Paul David, was a heart doctor and a senator. Her grandfather, Athanase David, was also a senator. Her brother, Charles-Philippe David, is a professor who studies political science.
Major Achievements and Community Involvement
Françoise David is known for two big public successes. In 1995, she helped organize the Women's March against Poverty. Later, in 2000, she was part of the World March of Women against Poverty and Violence. These marches brought many people together to fight for important causes.
Besides her work in women's rights, she was also involved in many community groups. In 2000, she went on a special trip to Iraq to observe the situation there. In 2001, she traveled to Mali with a group called Canadian University Service Overseas, which helps with development projects.
Awards and Recognition
For her important work, Françoise David received several honors. In 1999, she was made a Knight of the National Order of Quebec. This is a high honor given by the province of Quebec. In 2002, she received the Governor General's Award. This award celebrates people who have worked to advance equality for women in Canada.
Political Journey and Elections
Françoise David ran for election in the area of Gouin in Montreal several times. In the 2007 Quebec election, she finished second. She ran again in the 2008 Quebec election and again came in second. However, her party, Québec solidaire, won its first seat in the National Assembly that year with her co-leader Amir Khadir.
In the 2012 Quebec election, Françoise David was elected for the first time. She won again in the 2014 election. In 2014, her party won the most seats it had ever won.
Family and Political Differences
Françoise David has a younger sister named Hélène David. Hélène was also elected to the National Assembly in 2014, but she was part of the Liberal Party of Quebec. This meant the two sisters were in different political parties. Hélène has a PhD in psychology and worked at a university. She also worked for the Quebec Ministry of Education. Even though they are sisters, Françoise and Hélène have different political ideas. Françoise believes Quebec should be independent, while Hélène believes it should stay part of Canada.
Françoise David is married to François Larose, and they have one child.
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See also
In Spanish: Françoise David para niños
